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The court allows individuals to represent themselves in court, holding them to the same standards as that of a lawyer. While you may have the option to appear “pro se,” it will definitely stack the odds of winning the case against you. Here’s why you should not represent yourself in court: Lack of proper knowledge…

We’ve all pulled a prank or two at some point in our youth. It’s a trending topic on Youtube, with many influencers garnering views through pranking unsuspecting victims. However, what happens if someone gets seriously injured in the process? Pranks can range from leaving glitter-spiked packages on someone’s door to pretending to shoot someone for…

You might be getting ready to divorce your partner and lead separate lives once again, but that’s difficult with co-parenting, especially if you’re unable to agree on anything that pertains to your children’s lives. Parents generally get awarded shared custody in Maryland courts because it is in the children’s best interests to be in contact…

Going through a divorce is hard enough, but if you can’t decide on child custody together, the court must intervene. The ensuing custody battle is decided by the court about how to split up the children’s custody after the divorce is finalized. Here’s all you need to know about the different types of court-ordered custody…

Less than 1% of people who pay their taxes get flagged by the IRS and receive an audit letter. There’re common audit triggers where the IRS can ask you to verify or explain something that’s on your return, such as: If you were completely honest during the filing process of your tax return, the audit…

A criminal conviction can follow you around for the rest of your life, even if it was just a small misdemeanor. Perhaps you committed a minor felony in your past, served your assigned time, and attempted to move on with life. Unfortunately, our society doesn’t let criminal records go that easily. An unclean criminal record…

Understanding the purpose of a bail hearing can be helpful before you appear in court. You should be aware of who will be present and who else can make an appearance, what issues are to be addressed, and what expectations are held from you. The process can feel less stressful if you know what to…

Levies and garnishments are common methods used by creditors to get paid for a delinquent account. They use them as collection tools to seize your stream of income or assets. Levies deal with your financial accounts, while garnishments are applied to your wages. Here’s all you need to know about their differences: Legal actions Both…

The government enacted the third Coronavirus relief package, also known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), on 27th March 2020. The act assists people in various capacities, including students, unemployed people, businesses, and healthcare providers. The act also provides some tax relief options for certain income groups. Here are a few…